What is a sleep association? A sleep association is the set of conditions that a baby needs to fall asleep, such as nursing, rocking, and/or being patted to sleep. Sleep associations can be a single thing (being rocked), or a combination of things (being rocked while listening to a specific song). [...]
How do I stop contact naps? You can stop contact napping by taking a few steps. First, create a consistent sleep schedule for naps (and bedtime). Become familiar with and recognize signs of drowsiness in your baby (such as yawning, eye rubbing) and start naptime when you see these behaviors. [...]
Is it ok for my toddler to watch a video or play games on a screen during his bedtime routine? It may be intuitive to think that introducing technology use into your child’s bedtime routine is an emphatic ‘No’. This may be based on your own experiences of using a device before [...]
Where is it safe for my baby to sleep? This is an important question for all new parents, particularly as babies spend more time asleep than they do awake in the first months of life. Comfort is important for your little one but always keep safety in mind too. Cot death (sudden unexplained infant [...]
Is it ok for my baby to sleep on their side or stomach? Infants should only be placed on their backs to sleep until they reach 1 year of age. Back sleeping is the safest position for infants because it reduces the risk for Sleep-Related Infant Deaths (including SIDS and SUIDS). When a child is able [...]
Where is it safe for my baby to sleep when we are on vacation? A safe sleep location for infants on vacation includes an enclosed flat supported surface without cushioned bumpers. The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021 (effective in 2022) made the sale of inclined or soft sided infant sleep devices [...]
How can a sleep sack be useful? A sleep sack or a wearable blanket can be a useful tool to help promote sleep in newborns through toddlers! It is a great way of keeping your infant warm during the night while eliminating the safety risk of using a loose blanket. Sleep sacks can also include a [...]
What is “momsomnia,” and what can I do about it? “Momsomnia,” “Revenge bedtime procrastination”- call it what you like, but we know what it is at its core. It is delaying bedtime to do things when it is quiet. Lack of sleep in adults can worsen stress, irritability, anxiety, depression, [...]
What do I do when I set the clocks back for daylight saving time? During the fall and spring seasons, many countries move into or out of daylight saving time. People in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres begin and end daylight saving time in different months of the year– so when one is moving [...]
Should I use a sleep sack? What is a baby sleeping bag? In a word: yes. Putting your baby in a sleep sack – sometimes called a baby sleeping bag – is a great way to ensure that your baby is warm enough without worrying about the safety risk of using blankets. It may also be a good [...]